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Today’s Visitors

Jordan Metters – it was a real coup when John finally persuaded Jordan to join the Ks from
Southern League Bristol Manor Farm this summer. His experience and attacking style will add
quality to our team. He won the Western Premier League title with both Bishop Sutton in 2012-
13 and Manor Farm in 2016-17, and also was named the Bristol Evening Post Footballer of the
Year in 2018.
Matt Long – An attacking midfielder with an eye for goal, who also can play as a forward.
“Marty” joined us from Somerset Premier League side Nailsea Utd where he played a key role
as part of their successful title and cup winning team, which dominated the County League for
many seasons. No other previous clubs, just a Nailsea United legend!
Cam Ricketts – has a wealth of Southern and Western League experience and joined the Ks
last season; however some impressive performances were blighted by a recurring hamstring
injury. Cam has hopefully put that behind him now and will be looking to become a regular this
season.
Luke Banfield – Luke cut his teeth in the Ks Somerset Floodlit Youth League Under 18 side,
and as a regular for our Reserves last season. An attacking left-sided player who has bags of
potential.
Forwards
Matt Brown – Matt was a player we sought for several years before he joined us 4 years ago,
after 3 superb years at Fry Club yielded around 100 Somerset County League goals. Before Frys
he had spells at Mangotsfield, Bitton and Oldland. Browner notched 29 times in his first season
with the Ks and bettered that the following season with an impressive tally of 31 goals.
Jamie Noble – returned from university 2 years ago to become a regular in our promotion-
winning Reserve side, before forcing his way into the First Team picture last season. Jamie is
yet another lad who has progressed from our Somerset Floodlit Under 18s set up.
Will Hailston -Will joinsus for the 2021-22 season bringinga wealth of experience to the
squad. A talented proven goal scorer having played for Paulton Rovers and Frome Town in the
Southern League as well as Bradford Town &Bristol Manor Form in the Western League Prem.
Addsa new dimension to our forward line.
Stef Lee -Stef re-joined the K’s a few seasonsago but injuries impacted his first team
appearances.He is now back and gives the K’s another extra option to our versatile front line.
Manager
John Allen - Joined 3 years ago from Toolstation Premier side Wells City, where he was part
of a successful management team alongside Mark Read. In their first season they guided Wells
city to promotion in 2015-16, only missing out on the title on goal difference on the last day of
the season, and in an amazing season winning the Somerset Premier Cup against all the odds
beating the likes of Taunton, Frome, Weston Super Mare and Larkhall. Prior to Wells, he
managed Cutters Friday 1st team In the Somerset Premier and prior to that the Reserves in a
spell which spanned 8 seasons, getting to both the Somerset Junior and Senior Cup Finals
respectfully and gaining promotion with the Reserves.
Assistant Manager
Russell Holt – 2015/16 was Russ’s first season directly involved with the club as both First
Team Coach and joint Under 18s Manager. Russ became John’s assistant when John joined us
and has loads of experience in both adult & youth football in the Bristol area – the beard to be
feared!
Coaches
Jamie Price –a tough-tackling player who joined the Ks in November 2016 from Wells City.
Jamie has now decided to concentrate on his coaching and provided excellent support to John
& Russ over the past 2 seasons.
Josh Bruton – once his legs finally gave up on him, Brutes has managed our promotion-
winning Reserve side for the last 3 seasons with Brian Sealy. He has been at the club since he
was a nipper and has now stepped up to a coaching role with the First Team.
Physio
Rich Williams – Rich is a Keynsham Town legend who has been at the club for donkey’s years!
He happily acts as physio to our Under 18s as well as the First Team. Club Man par excellence!